Thai Pot Noodles Shop
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Thai Pot Noodles Shop eight times, with records going back to 2021. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2611059 DATED 1/24/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: FRIED RICE AT 45.3F, CHICKEN AT 45.5F, BEEF AT 46.2F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2587748 DATED 1/8/2024: #57 "OBSERVED 2 OF 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL ODOR AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN COOK LINE AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, PREP COOLERS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571871 DATED 2/28/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NEWLY INSTALLED PREPARATION SINK WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER BY ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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May 25, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE GAS METER CLOSET IN DINING AREA. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 7, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATUE OF 60.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Pot Noodles Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Pot Noodles Shop on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Pot Noodles Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thai Pot Noodles Shop.
Has Thai Pot Noodles Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Pot Noodles Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Pot Noodles Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thai Pot Noodles Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Pot Noodles Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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